The continued recovery, seizure of firearms and arrest of suspects is a direct result of intensified crime prevention operations, intelligence collection, police visibility and the efforts of the members who work daily to ensure that illegal and unlicensed firearms are taken out of circulation and out of the hands of criminal elements. On Wednesday, 12 July 2017 at about 11:45, members from Mount Road Cluster OCC were patrolling in Gelvandale when they received a ‘tip off’ from a community … [Read more...] about Helenvale Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested
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Port Elizabeth Gang members sentenced
Thorough investigation and close collaboration between investigators and the prosecuting authority has ensured that criminals in two separate cases remain behind bars for many years. In the last two days, the Provincial Gang Investigation Unit has secured the following convictions in the PE Regional court: On 10/07 gang affiliate, Denzil Hall (25) was convicted for attempted murder – 10 years, possession of firearm and possession of ammunition - 5 years. Sentences to run concurrently. … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Gang members sentenced
SAPS seek information in KwaNobuhle murder
Police are seeking assistance from anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of two suspects who fatally shot a man in KwaNobuhle on Friday. The shooting incident occurred on Friday, 7 July 2017 at about 18:00, the deceased, Siyabulela Godfrey Qwaza (42) was fatally shot by one of two unknown suspects in a house in Mkile Street, KwaNobuhle. It is believed that the deceased was seating with friends in the lounge, and a door was opened, when two suspects, one with a firearm stormed … [Read more...] about SAPS seek information in KwaNobuhle murder
Three Arrested in Salt Lake after high speed chase from West End
Port Elizabeth: On Saturday, 8 July at about 22:15, three suspects aged 26, 28 and 31 years were arrested after a high speed chase by members of the Mount Road Operational Command Centre and SAPS Bethelsdorp. It is alleged that members from the Visible Gang Intervention Team were patrolling in the Bethelsdorp area when they responded to the sound of gunshots being fired in the Arcadia area. They were informed by members of the community that a white VW Polo was allegedly involved in the … [Read more...] about Three Arrested in Salt Lake after high speed chase from West End
Robbers wrong move as off duty SAPS member robbed
5 suspects between the ages of 20 and 30 were arrested after they allegedly robbed an off duty police officer. Items of clothing that he was wearing as well as his cellular phone and wallet were taken from him at knifepoint. He was not injured. During his report to the local SAPS on Sunday morning members of the Port Alfred K9 unit were alerted. They swiftly responded and found all 5 suspects at a home in Nemato. All items were recovered as well as some of the cash that was taken. The … [Read more...] about Robbers wrong move as off duty SAPS member robbed
Is this lost Motherwell boy yours?
MOTHERWELL: The protection of children being a priority for SAPS also deals with missing children. In this latest incident a boy of estimated three years old was brought to the Motherwell police station last night at about 22:00 by members of the community. They alleged that he was roaming the streets unsupervised and the persons that found him told police they have never seen him there before. Police at Motherwell have given the boy a temporary place to sleep in the victim support centre … [Read more...] about Is this lost Motherwell boy yours?
Motherwell’s Victim Friendly Centre
Crimes against women and children remains one of the key focus areas of SAPS. Investigations in crimes committed against women and children were taken to the next level on Thursday, 06 July 2017, when the new Victim Friendly Facility at the SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) was launched in Motherwell. The founder and coordinator of Matla A Bana, Mrs Monique Strydom, today officially opened this facility together with the SAPS Eastern Cape Provincial … [Read more...] about Motherwell’s Victim Friendly Centre
Firearm Stolen in Somerset East recovered in Jeffreys Bay
In an effort to keep communities safe, swift response by members from Jeffrey’s Bay SAPS, who received a complaint of an alleged suspicious vehicle paid off, when three men were nabbed, and an unlicensed firearm in Jeffrey’s Bay. On Wednesday, 5 July 2017 at about 18h30, police received a complaint of a suspicious silver Volkswagen Polo with Gauteng province registration numbers parked in front of a business premises in St Francis Street, Jeffrey’s Bay. The information indicated that the … [Read more...] about Firearm Stolen in Somerset East recovered in Jeffreys Bay
Motherwell SAPS clamp down on second hand goods dealers
Second hand goods often create a marketplace for criminals in theft and robbery crimes. For this reason legislation which regulates the second hand goods trade is closely monitored and enforced by SAPS onto second hand goods dealers. Today the Motherwell Cluster Police Stations held a combined operation which focused on the Motherwell and Swartkops areas' second hand dealers, which included scrap yards, tyre sellers and computer and cellular phone repair shops. Nine (9) such outlets were … [Read more...] about Motherwell SAPS clamp down on second hand goods dealers
Police identify driver of minibus responsible for multiple deaths outside Eyethu Night Club
Police have identified the driver of the minibus that is suspected to be the one responsible for the deaths of three persons and injuring four others on Sunday morning. With the assistance of the owner of the vehicle a copy of his passport was obtained. He is suspected to be Brighton Tsvipa, a 30-year-old male that appears to be in South Africa illegally. He has been on the run since the accident and after the vehicle was left abandoned again close to the house where he was residing in … [Read more...] about Police identify driver of minibus responsible for multiple deaths outside Eyethu Night Club
PE Man sentenced for R4.3 million theft
Barend Hermanus Kleynhans (27) was sentenced to 8 years direct imprisonment by the Port Elizabeth Commercial Court for stealing R4.3 million. The landmark ruling was handed down last week Thursday. Kleynhans was employed as a Bookkeeper for a Port Elizabeth wooden board manufacturing company. From October 2013 to July 2015 he misappropriated company funds by pocketing a certain portion of the money he was supposed to pay a supplier of the company. Kleynhans would then make a false … [Read more...] about PE Man sentenced for R4.3 million theft
Two 14 Year-old Females and One 19 Year-old Male killed outside Eyethu Night Club
At approximately 01:30 on Sunday morning a white Quantum minibus drove through a crowd of children that were having a "pens down" party in front of Eyethu Night Club in Njoli Street, Kwazakele. The minibus ploughed into the crowd of 6 (six) children, killing two (2) females - both 14 years old - instantly, one (1) male - 19 years old - was pronounced dead at hospital and three (3) males injured. The driver of the minibus did not stop and sped off. The group of about 1000 children made use of … [Read more...] about Two 14 Year-old Females and One 19 Year-old Male killed outside Eyethu Night Club
SAPS Presence at National Arts Festival
Enhancing the SAPS Back to Basics principle on the Policing of major events, over 80 additional police officers from within the Eastern Cape Province including K9 have been deployed to police the National Arts Festival. This is to ensure that locals as well as our guests from all over the globe feel safe whilst enjoying the internationally recognised festival. Several measures have been put in place to make access to the SAPS easier should any need arise. The following 7 mobile points will … [Read more...] about SAPS Presence at National Arts Festival
108 Suspects arrested this past weekend in Uitenhage
In order to prevent and combat crime that may threaten the safety and security of community members, police officials from the Uitenhage Cluster performed their duties in line with the Back to Basics approach. Members continued to clamp down on criminal activities over the past weekend, Friday, 23 June 2017 until Monday, 26 June 2017 and it resulted in the arrest of a total of 108 suspects on various charges. These arrests include murder, robbery, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily … [Read more...] about 108 Suspects arrested this past weekend in Uitenhage
Crime Fighting Resources for Bethelsdorp CPF
The community of Bethelsdorp is committed to working with the police in the fight against crime within the area and this partnership received the necessary spike when local businesses came on board to financially support this admirable crime fighting initiative. This gesture followed after police were busy following up on the trail of a suspect during a tracing operation within the area of Bethelsdorp. One of the police officers and other members noticed that the patrollers are doing a good … [Read more...] about Crime Fighting Resources for Bethelsdorp CPF
